This blog presents information about the 62 men named on the WW1 memorial from St James Church, Toxteth.
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Sunday, September 23, 2012

Frederick Hamilton update

I think there is a possibility that Frederick Hamilton should have a CWGC commemoration. I'm trying to find proof but it's tricky!

I need to be able to prove that he was either still a serving soldier when he died or he contracted his illness while serving.

So far all I have are hints:

the death certificate lists his occupation as Corporal 1/5th King's Liverpool Regiment (boot salesman) he was a boot salesman before enlisting.

the pension form shows that his widow was granted a pension under articles 11 & 12 which state that he either died while a serving soldier or contracted his illness while a serving soldier... but those statements aren't actually on the form.

the family grave inscription suggests he died a soldier

the fact that he died in a military hospital

I have tried contacting a few people on ancestry who have him on their family tree but as none of them seem to have a date of death for him I don't hold out much hope. I'd still like to get in touch with them of course, to add them to the contact list.

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I love history and researching and I am particularly fascinated by the First World War and how it affected the people of Liverpool. I believe very strongly that War Memorials should be protected and cherished and shared so that the sacrifices made by our local communities are never forgotten.